3.5 stars, rounding up

I enjoyed listening to this book and the twists but I did find it a bit predictable. The only part that shocked me was at the end with Marco and Jack. However I was still very interested in how it concluded and it was enjoyable even if I wasn't on the edge of my seat.
The narrator was excellent, absolutely no complaints there

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for my copy of this audiobook

Natalie was wrongly imprisoned 3 years ago and is finally being released. She wants nothing more than to see her little boy, Harry, but her husband has taken him. On the hunt for her son, Natalie's prison past threatens to catch up with her, sending her on a wild game of cat and mouse.

I really enjoyed this book. It was set across two timelines, simultaneously telling the story of Natalie's imprisonment and sentence alongside her current timeline. I enjoyed both elements of the story and always love when things start to fit together and it all makes sense.

I liked reading about Natalie as a character, I thought she was well written and likeable.

My thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for sending me this ARC in return for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this audio book. I found it easy to follow and it kept my attention from start to finish. The story flowed well and I enjoyed the ending.

Wonderful and addictive. I loved it from the premise to the execution of the story. The characters are strong and very well constructed. I highly recommend it!

This was a good story. I enjoyed the flashbacks mixed with the present day narration. While I did see the twist coming I thought it played into the storyline perfectly.

Thank you to Bookouture Audio for this keep you on your toes thriller! Rona Halsall's "Keep You Safe" is a gripping psychological thriller that captivates readers from the very first page. The plot is intricately woven, with Halsall masterfully building suspense as the narrative progresses. The pacing is spot on, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they delve deeper into Natalie’s plight. Each chapter ends with a tantalizing cliffhanger, compelling readers to continue and discover what happens next. The twists and turns are well-crafted, with some genuinely surprising revelations that add depth and complexity to the storyline. "Keep You Safe" is a compelling read that will appeal to fans of psychological thrillers. Rona Halsall has delivered a story that is not only suspenseful and thrilling but also emotionally resonant. It's a book that keeps you guessing until the very end, with a satisfying conclusion that ties up the loose ends while leaving a lasting impression. Whether you're a seasoned thriller reader or new to the genre, "Keep You Safe" is a novel that will keep you hooked from start to finish. I never would have guessed what was going on from the beginning even though I thought I had an idea.

A Simple Favor vibes - twisty, good drama and generally predictable but enough little twists to keep it fresh

4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️



✨heartfelt thriller
✨342 pages
✨ some triggers for new mums⚠️


✨ wow . what a story .
after reading this book I was literally don’t want to do anything as it was well written.

✨Natalie was a young mother who is having a hard time to cope, his husband however was struggling with his business.
To the point that she has been accused of missing there son until the husband wants to sell everything. From here, I thought it was a predictable ending but there was so much more to tell.

✨ the book has 2 scenario, one past and present. You have to read it as sometimes it was confusing .


✨ An eye opener, really great writing🙌


✨ Thankyou netgalley and bookcouture for an arc copy of this book for a honest review.



❤️Shaye.reads

This book pulled me in from the very beginning and kept me interested! The story was full of surprises!

This one was a good listen but throughout I felt I had read/listened to it before but I think it was more along the lines of a similar read but it was so close in similarities. For someone going in blind it’s a well developed storyline along with characters that were both likeable and not so likeable. The storyline moved at a steady pace. Good listen 👂…

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for the opportunity to listen to and review #KeepYouSafe

Thank you SO much to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

I absolutely loved this!! Such great characters and a great storyline.

My full review is to follow in a few days.....

This one was excellent twisty goodness. This is my second book by this author and she is fast becoming a favorite and I need to read all her backlist titles!

Natalie went to jail for a crime she didn't commit and lost her son in the process, now she is out and wants to find her son but who can she trust? And who will trust her?

I don't want to give anything away I highly recommend this twisty thriller!


The narration by Sarah Durham was very well done she really brought the emotions to this one.

4 stars

I received this audiobook from the publisher Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for a fair and honest review.

Pretty good read. it had relatable characters and a good storyline. The book dragged a little for me but over all the twist at the end was good. I would still recommend it to my friends.

This is a "clueless woman is set up for a crime she didn't commit but will her drive for revenge end up turning her into a villain" plot. It follows the usual clichés and is rather predictable with Lots of jumping around in time, some superficial exploration of what it means to be mad/bad, and a whole cast of unlikeable chatacters.

Omg what a fantastic debut. This is a 5 star highly entertaining and compelling listen. The narrator puts real feeling into the story.
The plot itself is told mainly from the pov of Natalie. Her back story is skillfully woven into the story which centres on her quest to be reunited with her son after going to prison for a crime she didnt commit. This is full of great twists and turns and side chatacters. I did guess the true identity of the person following Natalie but thr ginal act and reveal was out of this world.
This high quality audio is a must for thriller fans who love s slow burn .
Thank you netgallery and publisher and author and narrator.

A great story line with a great twist aswel. I feel felt connected to the characters and was completely drawn into the story. A compelling listen with great narration. I would definitely recommend

This is a heartfelt thriller that centers around a mother's love and her obsession to be reunited with her young son. I enjoyed how the story was told in alternating timelines of then and now. There was also a mysterious unknown narrator whose voice gave me chills, it was so ominous. Rona Halsall masterfully creates a main character that I cared about. The final ending twists were shocking and explosively wrapped up this tale of deception, betrayal, and desperation. The narration added a layer of suspense, intrigue, and emotion. Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for my audiobook.

Natalie has recently been released from prison. She has one thing on her mind. To get to her young son, Harry, who she believes is in danger after something that happened whilst she was in prison.

The story is told across two timelines, then and now. Now being Natalie trying to find her son and escape with him to keep him safe. Then is the back story, how she ended up in prison and what happened in prison, which has led to her fearing for her sons life.

Life has really not been kind to Natalie, whilst working for her husbands business, she ends up with a visit from the police after a substantial amount of money from one of her clients investments disappears into thin air. The only thing is she is pretty sure she didn’t do it. However, she has had a number of other things happen to her before this that she can’t remember, so she thinks she could be losing her mind.

On her release, she heads to the Isle of Man, where he husband has moved to as it is where his family are from. On the ferry journey to the Isle of Man, she ends up talking to a musician on the way back from a festival and he invites her gig that evening. She has no intention on going, she has more important things to attend to, however, little does she know what part this man will play in her future.

It was a decent story, however, for a thriller, it lacked the thrill as I found it predictable and guessed who was the perpetrator pretty early on. The decoy was there, but it wasn’t believable for me. It was a tad slow for a great part of it and in someways a repetitive. However, the narrative gained pace in the last third of the book and did leave me hoping that I was wrong, alas I wasn’t.

I give this a 3.5/5, rounded down to 3, as for me it was just a bit too predictable.

Natalie sets on a journey to bet reunited with her little boy - she has just come out of prison after being punished for crimes she didn't commit!
Her husband Tom not only set her up but ended up divorcing her and separating her from their child.
It also seems like Tom has a lot of help and Natalie doesnt know who she can trust - her old friends or the new one who has just come into her life?

While in jail Natalie has also ended up with more enemies - and now in the present someone from her past, present all seem to be out to get her!

When Natalie realizes the truth and what has been happening she is completely stunned and almost ends up dead as well.

A gripping book by Rona Halsall, thank you bookouture Audio, netgalley and the author for approving audio ARC in exchange for unbiased review.

OMG! That was a trip and I was totally here for it! I knew her husband was up to no good and fucking with her! I did not see that twist w/her "best friend" coming at the end. But man did that momma bear go full out momma bear to keep her baby safe! I love it! This was my 2nd book by Rona Halsall and it has reminded me that I need to add all of her books to my TBR!

#KeepYouSafe
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